Daichi Tagami

1.1. High School Years

From 2009 to 2011, Tagami attended Ryutsu Keizai University Kashiwa High School, where he continued to hone his football abilities. During this period, he was a teammate to notable players such as Hiroto Goya and Keita Nakamura. In 2011, Tagami served as the team captain, leading Ryutsu Keizai University Kashiwa High School to the semifinals of the National High School Athletic Meet Soccer Tournament. His individual performance was highly recognized, earning him a selection as an "Excellent Player" in the tournament. Notably, after being converted to a forward just before the tournament, he also secured the title of top goalscorer. In the Prince Takamado Cup U-18 Soccer League 2011, Tagami played in every match and scored nine goals, demonstrating his offensive prowess despite his later conversion to a defensive role.

1.2. University Years

Tagami enrolled at Ryutsu Keizai University in 2012, continuing his football career at the collegiate level. In 2014, he underwent another position change, being reconverted to a center-back. This strategic shift proved successful, as he played a crucial role in the team's consecutive victories in the Prime Minister's Cup All Japan University Soccer Tournament. Furthermore, his contributions led Ryutsu Keizai University to their first-ever championship title in the All Japan University Soccer Championship, achieving a rare summer and winter double in collegiate football. His excellence was recognized with his selection for the Denso Cup All Japan University Selected Team as part of the Kanto Select A squad in the 29th Denso Cup Soccer. In March 2015, he was announced as part of the All Japan University Selected Team for their tour of Barcelona, Spain, which took place from March 6 to March 20. In May of the same year, Tagami was further selected for the Universiade Japan National Team.

2.1. Early Professional Stint (Special Designated Player)

Before officially joining a professional club, Daichi Tagami was registered as a Special Designated Player for Tochigi SC on August 20, 2015. This allowed him to gain early professional experience while still enrolled at Ryutsu Keizai University.

2.2. V-Varen Nagasaki

In 2016, Tagami officially joined J2 League club V-Varen Nagasaki. He made his J.League debut on March 20, 2016, in a match against Kyoto Sanga FC during the J2 League's fourth round. After accumulating 900 minutes of playing time, Tagami signed his first professional A contract with the club on September 6, 2016, a significant milestone for his career. His contract with V-Varen Nagasaki was subsequently extended for the 2017 season on December 16, 2016. Tagami scored his first league goal for the club on October 28, 2017, finding the back of the net in the 27th minute against Roasso Kumamoto. In the 2018 season, he scored his first ever J1 League goal against Shonan Bellmare in the opening match, which also marked the team's inaugural goal in the J1 League.

2.3. Kashiwa Reysol

On January 7, 2019, Tagami transferred to Kashiwa Reysol. During his tenure, Kashiwa Reysol achieved significant success, winning the J2 League championship in the 2019 season.

2.4. Albirex Niigata

Tagami's journey with Albirex Niigata began on January 4, 2020, when he joined the club on a one-year loan deal from Kashiwa Reysol. Following his successful loan period, he made a permanent transfer to Albirex Niigata on January 8, 2022. In the 2022 season, Tagami played a crucial role in Albirex Niigata's triumphant campaign, which saw them clinch the J2 League championship and earn promotion to the J1 League. His contract was renewed for the 2023 season on December 18, 2022. However, on November 28, 2023, Albirex Niigata announced that his contract would not be renewed for the upcoming 2024 season. He bid farewell to the supporters in a ceremony after the final match on December 3, 2023.

2.5. Fagiano Okayama

On December 27, 2023, Daichi Tagami completed a permanent transfer to Fagiano Okayama, his current club. He is expected to play a vital role in their defensive lineup and contribute to their ambitions in the J.League. In the opening match of the 2025 J1 League season against Kyoto Sanga FC, Tagami scored a goal, which notably became Fagiano Okayama's first goal in the J1 League. This marked his second such achievement, as he had also scored V-Varen Nagasaki's first J1 goal in 2018.

4.1. Club Honours

• Ryutsu Keizai University
  • Prime Minister's Cup All Japan University Soccer Tournament: (2)
  • All Japan University Soccer Championship: (1)
• Kashiwa Reysol
  • J2 League: 2019
• Albirex Niigata
  • J2 League: 2022

4.2. Individual Honours

• National High School Athletic Meet Soccer Tournament Top Goalscorer: 2011
• National High School Athletic Meet Soccer Tournament Excellent Player: 2011